setose Synonyms

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setose Meaning

Wordnet

setose (s)

having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

Webster

setose (a.)

Alt. of Setous

setose Sentence Examples

  1. The setose hairs on the caterpillar's body provide protection from predators.
  2. The stems of certain plants are setose, deterring herbivores from feeding.
  3. The leaves of the Venus flytrap exhibit setose glands that trap insects.
  4. The feet of some insects are setose, enabling them to grip surfaces more effectively.
  5. The antennae of moths and butterflies are often setose, providing a sensitive sense of touch.
  6. The setose bristles on the legs of spiders help them detect vibrations in their environment.
  7. The larvae of some amphibians have setose tails, which aid in respiration.
  8. The setose tips of certain bacteria facilitate attachment to host cells.
  9. The surface of some marine invertebrates is covered in setose spines, offering protection from predators.
  10. Setose tissues in the digestive tracts of some animals assist in the breakdown of food.

FAQs About the word setose

having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.Alt. of Setous

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The setose hairs on the caterpillar's body provide protection from predators.

The stems of certain plants are setose, deterring herbivores from feeding.

The leaves of the Venus flytrap exhibit setose glands that trap insects.

The feet of some insects are setose, enabling them to grip surfaces more effectively.